Day 1

Travel to Geneva, Switzerland.

Day 2

Welcome to Geneva! Located on the southern tip of Lake Geneva, surrounded by the scenic Alps and Jura mountains, Geneva is a global hub for diplomacy and banking, as well as watch making and chocolate making traditions. Guided tour of Old Town Geneva to see its cobblestone streets, medieval buildings, and St. Pierre Cathedral. Arrive at Hotel Bristol in downtown Geneva for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Day 3

Breakfast. Scenic train from Geneva to the city of Lausanne in the French-speaking region of Vaud. Lausanne is known for International Olympic Committee. Visit the Olympic Museum, which explores the history of the Olympic Games from ancient Greece to the present day. Home to over 1,500 artifacts, the Olympic Museum has the largest archive of Olympic memorabilia in the world. Lunch. Visit chocolatiers on a guided chocolate tour of Lausanne. Dinner in Geneva.

Day 4

Breakfast. Train from Geneva to Switzerland’s Lavaux wine region. See rolling vineyards and enjoy wine tasting and lunch. Scenic train to the world-renowned resort village of Zermatt. Nestled in the southern part of Switzerland’s Valais canton, Zermatt is famous for its dramatic scenery, particularly the iconic, pyramid-shaped Matterhorn peak that towers over the village. Arrive at the Alpen Resort & Spa for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Day 5

Breakfast. Scenic excursion aboard the Gornergrat Bahn, the second highest railway in Europe, to the Gornergrat, a rocky ridge standing at 10,135 feet in the Pennine Alps, overlooking the Gorner Glacier. Journey over dramatic bridges, through galleries of tunnels, across forests of larch and Swiss stone pine, and past rocky ravines and mountain lakes on this train excursion and enjoy free time to take in incredible views at Gornergrat. Dinner.

Day 6

Breakfast. All aboard the Glacier Express. Enjoy first class service, train cabins featuring panoramic viewing and full-service dining on this full-day excursion. Soak in the beauty of the Swiss mountains as you wind through valleys, over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels. Take in stunning views of glaciers, meadows, forests, and snow-capped peaks. Arrive in Reine Victoria in St. Moritz for a 1-night stay. Dinner.

Day 7

Breakfast. All aboard the Bernina Express. Enjoy modern panoramic cars offering first-class comfort. The Bernina Express takes its passengers on a unique journey through 55 tunnels and over 196 bridges. From Switzerland’s oldest town through wildly romantic gorges, past spectacular man-made structures such as the Landwasser Viaduct, up to the eternal ice of the glaciers and back down to the palm trees in the Italian town of Tirano. Arrive at the Suitenhotel Parco Paradiso in the Lugano area for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Day 8

Breakfast. Boat cruise on the beautiful Lake Lugano. Learn about local cuisine as you take part in a Risotto-making workshop, featuring a delicious lunch. Dinner.

Day 9

Breakfast. Scenic train excursion from Lugano to Fluelen aboard the Gotthard Panorama Express train. Enjoy a boat cruise on the beautiful Lake Lucerne featuring a lunch on board. Arrive at the Radisson Blu Lucerne for a 2-night stay. Dinner.

Day 10

Breakfast. Visit the Kunstmuseum Lucerne. Housing thousands of objects from the Renaissance to present-day, this art museum is prides itself as being a cultural archive of the Central Switzerland region. Scenic boat cruise across Lake Lucerne to Mount Rigi. Ascend via train to the top of Mount Rigi for amazing views. Dinner.

Day 11

Breakfast. Train from Lucerne to Zurich. As Switzerland’s largest city, Zurich boasts a rich history and modern vibrance. Discover Zurich’s Old Town to see its cobblestone streets, colorful buildings adorned with intricate carvings, and historic churches. Explore Bahnhofstrasse, a shopper’s paradise, this glittering avenue is lined with luxury boutiques and renowned watchmakers. Visit the National Museum Zurich, Switzerland’s largest cultural history museum. Arrive at Mercure Zurich for a 1-night stay. Farewell dinner.

Day 12

Breakfast. Travel home.

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